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Aldi trials new cardboard steak packaging to cut 240 tonnes of plastic each year

Aug 12, 2019

Aldi is trialling new cardboard steak packaging in a move that could see it cut more than 240 tonnes of plastic each year. From early September, the supermarket will sell its Specially Selected steaks in a cardboard tray, instead of plastic, across more than 380 UK...

Government must commit to keep Britain’s food self-sufficiency above 61%

Aug 9, 2019

The NFU is calling on government to make a strong commitment to British farming to ensure a secure supply of home-grown food for shoppers after new figures put the UK’s self-sufficiency at 61%. The call comes on the day the country would notionally have run out of...

Reaction to IPCC climate land and food report

Aug 8, 2019

The United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released a major report on the global use of land and agriculture and its role in preparing for the impact of climate change and reducing emissions. Billed as the first comprehensive study of the...

Dairy and meat showcased in Singapore

Aug 8, 2019

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has been flying the flag for red meat and dairy products from Britain at a leading gourmet food event in Singapore. High quality pork, beef, lamb and cheese took centre stage in the British Pavilion at the...

How can food stockpiling be managed amid a no-deal Brexit?

Aug 8, 2019

Following news that Domino’s Pizza Group has spent £7million stockpiling ingredients in preparation of a no-deal Brexit, companies across the supply chain are facing the challenge of finding additional storage and cooling solutions to cope with demand. According to...

Publicity around the impact on food supplies in event of no deal ramps up

Aug 7, 2019

Pressure on the government around the impact on food supplies a ‘no deal’ Brexit may have is increasing, with the BBC reporting that the boss of one leading retailer anticipates having to work with competitors, meaning a suspension of competition laws. In its report...

Marks & Spencer establishes joint venture with Ocado

Aug 6, 2019

Marks and Spencer Group Plc (M&S) has announced the completion of its acquisition of half of Ocado Retail Ltd, the dedicated online grocery retailer. This marks the start of M&S’s 50/50 Joint Venture (JV) with Ocado Group Plc, comprising Ocado’s UK grocery...